The results were predictable. The NFL won the ratings battle handily. At 9 p.m., it was 17.9 million viewers for the NFL, 9.5 million for the World Series, for example.

Yet, the World Series, while not the must-see TV it once was and despite featuring teams from less-than-desirable markets, is doing well for Fox.

Through five games, according to a Fox release:

• All five World Series games last week are projected to rank among broadcast television’s top 10.

• The first five games of the World Series averaged a 3.1 ratings share in Adults 18-49 and has increased FOX’s season-to-date average in that key demographic +15% (2.3 vs. 2.0).

• As a prime-time series on a live basis, the World Series ranks No. 4 among all broadcast entertainment programs.

• When combined with FOX Deportes, Game 5 attracted 12.8 million viewers, second only to Game 2 (13.2 million) in this World Series.

• Locally, Kansas City again led all markets, posting a 48.0/64, followed by San Francisco which recorded its highest rating this MLB postseason (34.1/58).

• Game 5 peaked with a 7.7/13 from 10:00-11:00 PM ET, with 13.3 million viewers.

• Through 5 games, the World Series on FOX is averaging a 7.2/13 with 12.1 million viewers. Combined with FOX Deportes (see below), the 2014 World Series is averaging 12.3 million viewers per contest.

You can bet that Fox is hoping for a Game 7 on Wednesday night, eespecially since there is no NFL on Wednesay night.

Fox has already announced expanded coverage for a Game 7 if it happens. Here's the release below:

WORLD SERIES COVERAGE ON FOX EXTENDED – If the Kansas City Royals win Game 6 of the 2014 World Series Tuesday night and force a Game 7, only the second since 2002, the World Series on FOX Pregame Show presented by Chevrolet expands to a 60-minute special edition on Wednesday, Oct. 29 (7:00 PM ET), live from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Hosted by Kevin Burkhardt, FOX’s World Series Game 7 pregame and postgame coverage features Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher and FOX Sports analyst Gabe Kapler, both past World Champions, and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas. In the event this happens, AMERICA’S PREGAME on FOX Sports 1 contracts to one hour (6:00-7:00 PM ET).

Tomorrow night, Tuesday, Oct. 28 (6:00 PM ET), prior to World Series Game 6, FOX Sports 1 delivers a special 90-minute World Series edition of AMERICA’S PREGAME. Mike Hill and Molly McGrath host, and together with former Major Leaguers Royce Clayton, C.J. Nitkowski and Eric Karros offer extensive coverage that precedes the World Series on FOX Pregame Show airing at 7:30 PM ET on the broadcast network. The Giants lead the series 3-2, and are one win away from being crowned World Series Champions.